Logistics & Compliance Manager

Logistics & Compliance Manager

Swindon

(Hybrid Working Option)

£45,000 - £50,000 Bonus

Company Profile

Our client is a global organisation providing electrical product solutions to a wide range of sectors, including Defence, Rail and Aviation. This position will be responsible for the groups ownership of inbound and outbound freight and compliance activities.

The Role

• Develop trade compliance processes for seamless imports, exports, inter-company and drop-shipments, identifying and implementing innovative value-add solutions
• Overall DRI for commercial invoices and trade compliance, build and maintain import/export lane matrices and documentation
• Coordinates with forwarders for inbound and outbound bookings
• Develop monthly reporting structures
• Gathering & analysis of departmental data in the management and efficiency of suppliers
• Develop and conduct monthly and quarterly supplier performance reviews and improvement action plans
• Receives and analyses carrier data, identifying trends and opportunities
• Consolidate transport partners across the Group
• Reviews current and potential network designs
• Audits freight billing documents for scheduling & accuracy, actively pursues discrepancies through to resolution
• Assessing transport related financial impact of new programs and initiatives
• Project leadership of transport-oriented projects and change delivery within supply chain

The Candidate

• 3 years management experience
• 5 years of international freight management
• Delivering cost savings and process efficiency
• Process continuous improvement through use of Lean management tools
• Transportation, Import & Export experience with proven knowledge and track record in trade compliance and international freight management
• Hands on with managing strategic suppliers
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Astute commercial acumen and strong negotiating skills

Remuneration

£45,000 - £50,000 bonus

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